D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Jefferson School

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2101 N. 13th St., Independence, KS 67301
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 48th percentile in Kansas
Growth
D
Students gain 0.82 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 17th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
380
Students
enrolled
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%48/1000.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%17/100Students gain 0.82 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.69 in 2009–19; 22nd percentile in Kansas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 82% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Kansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +27 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency39% (+2 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency39% (+6 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White43%43%reading -8 pts, math -4 pts43rd percentile (list)
Hispanic15%25%reading -10 pts, math +2 pts30th percentile (list)
Multiracial25%25%reading -11 pts, math -8 pts29th percentile (list)
Low-income32%32%reading +5 pts, math +8 pts65th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2101 N. 13th St.
City Independence
ZIP Code 67301
District 2007650
NCES School ID 200765002054
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 67301

Understanding the community around Jefferson School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,040
Per Capita Income $29,796
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%
High School or Higher 92.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $106,800
Median Rent $762
Owner-Occupied 71.8%
Renter-Occupied 28.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jefferson School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 68.7%
Hispanic/Latino 12.6%
Two or More Races 12.6%
Black 4.5%
American Indian 1.3%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 380
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has 380 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Jefferson School serve?
Jefferson School serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jefferson School receive per student?
Jefferson School receives $14,453 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jefferson School in 67301 ▼
Avg Home Value
$120,828
Avg Monthly Rent
$700
1-Year Change
+13.3%
% Renters
28.2%

Other Schools in 67301

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026